George Zornick

Washington Editor

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George Zornick is The Nation's former Washington editor.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

A CFPB Official Who Quit in Protest Will Testify About the Bureau’s ‘Incompetence’ A CFPB Official Who Quit in Protest Will Testify About the Bureau’s ‘Incompetence’

Seth Frotman has tough words for CFPB’s political leadership, and big ideas on how to solve the student-debt crisis. 

Mar 7, 2019 / George Zornick

Elizabeth Warren Is Not Afraid of the Democrats

Elizabeth Warren Is Not Afraid of the Democrats Elizabeth Warren Is Not Afraid of the Democrats

The 2020 presidential candidate has a long track record of opposing lobbyists, billionaires, the Republicans—and her own party.

Feb 21, 2019 / Feature / George Zornick

Citizens United protest

Massive Democracy-Reform Legislation Gets Its Day In Congress Massive Democracy-Reform Legislation Gets Its Day In Congress

And Republican protectors of the crooked system went off the deep end.  

Jan 29, 2019 / George Zornick

TSA agent.

It’s Time to Give TSA Screeners Full Union Rights It’s Time to Give TSA Screeners Full Union Rights

The shutdown has exposed how dangerous it can be to starve critical safety personnel.

Jan 25, 2019 / George Zornick

Donald Trump speaking at the final session of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio.

Networks That Air Trump’s Address Are Endangering Immigrants—and the Country Networks That Air Trump’s Address Are Endangering Immigrants—and the Country

“Fact-checking” the president’s hate is not a sufficient fix.

Jan 8, 2019 / George Zornick

Nancy Pelosi speaks during a news conference

Democrats Must Slam the Revolving Door Shut Democrats Must Slam the Revolving Door Shut

Former members of Congress are already migrating like geese from Capitol Hill to K Street.

Jan 4, 2019 / George Zornick

Why Loan Sharks, Car Salesmen, and Payday Lenders Love Mick Mulvaney

Why Loan Sharks, Car Salesmen, and Payday Lenders Love Mick Mulvaney Why Loan Sharks, Car Salesmen, and Payday Lenders Love Mick Mulvaney

Trump’s pick to protect consumers is throwing students and members of the military under the bus.

Sep 13, 2018 / Feature / George Zornick

Pruitt Aide

Senate Democrats Demand Answers About the Koch Grip on Trump Senate Democrats Demand Answers About the Koch Grip on Trump

To what extent is the conservative political network shaping policy at federal agencies?

Apr 26, 2018 / George Zornick

How the #NeverAgain Movement Is Disrupting Gun Politics

How the #NeverAgain Movement Is Disrupting Gun Politics How the #NeverAgain Movement Is Disrupting Gun Politics

The gun-control movement has never been able to talk about race—until now.

Apr 3, 2018 / Feature / George Zornick

The Adults Have Failed, So Students Are Leading the Way

The Adults Have Failed, So Students Are Leading the Way The Adults Have Failed, So Students Are Leading the Way

It was young people who made possible the largest gun-control rally in a generation.

Mar 24, 2018 / George Zornick

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